Closed EPA-OAR-OTAQ-20-07 CFDA 66.039 Discretionary

2020 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Tribal Grants

Posted by Environmental Protection Agency

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — 2020 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Tribal Grants — is cataloged under number EPA-OAR-OTAQ-20-07 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.039, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 9, 2020. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $800,000. The agency has projected $2.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $2.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $250,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 9, 2020. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $800,000

Close Date

July 9, 2020

Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.

Posted

April 9, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$2,000,000

Expected Awards

8

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality is soliciting applications nationwide for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions.Eligible entities include tribal governments (or intertribal consortia) and Alaska Native Villages, which have jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Although private fleet owners are not eligible to apply directly to EPA for DERA funding, both public and private fleets can benefit from the programs implemented by DERA national grant recipients. Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include buses, Class 5 – Class 8 heavy-duty highway vehicles, marine engines, locomotives and nonroad engines, equipment or vehicles including, but not limited to, those used in construction, handling of cargo, agriculture, mining or energy production. Eligible diesel emissions reduction solutions include verified retrofit technologies such as exhaust after-treatment technologies, engine upgrades, and cleaner fuels and additives, verified idle reduction technologies, verified aerodynamic technologies, verified low rolling resistance tires, certified engine replacements and conversions, and certified vehicle or equipment replacement.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Lucita Valiere, Phone: 206-553-8087

Key Dates

Posted April 9, 2020
Close Date July 9, 2020
Archive Date August 8, 2020
Last Updated April 9, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2020 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Tribal Grants", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.039. EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality is soliciting applications nationwide for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions.Eligible entities include tribal governm...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 9, 2020. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $800,000. Total estimated funding: $2,000,000. Expected number of awards: 8.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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